Comparison

ARAPPLI vs Simple Diary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ARAPPLI

Experience augmented reality by scanning AR markers to reveal 3D models and videos. Capture and share your AR creations on social media, and collect special content by completing in-app challenges.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality content display
  • AR marker recognition
  • Capture AR photos/videos
  • Social media sharing
  • Collectible AR content
  • Special content rewards
Features
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ARAPPLI is an augmented reality service that allows you to experience a variety of AR (augmented reality) This is an application. When you scan AR marker image with the camera, this software recognizes it and the AR content (3D, Video) will appear on the display. ■Upload to social media You can take a picture of the shown AR, and upload it to social media. ■Collect AR Contents It is possible to collect AR contents. You will be able to get a special AR content which is not distributed normally, when you complete collecting certain AR contents. The application requires the device, which is installed iOS15.0 or higher.

About

Simple Diary

This app provides a simple and convenient way to journal your thoughts and experiences. It allows you to add images, secure your entries with a passcode, and customize the app's appearance. Data backup and search functions ensure your memories are safe and easily accessible.

Highlights
  • Insert images into entries
  • Secure passcode lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Customizable theme colors and app icon
  • Data backup to iTunes/PC and cloud services
  • Tag-based search for entries
  • Adjustable text font size and color
  • Daily reminder notifications
Features
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Simple Diary is a simple, easy-to-use free diary app where you can save photos along with your entries. Use it for daily journaling, baby milestones, travel memories, a record of your pet's growth, or a secret diary just for you. Clean, simple screens help you keep going, even if diaries never stuck before. No account registration. Download it and start writing. Your diary stays on your device, and the app works offline. [Features] ■ Add Photos to Entries (Up to 10 per Entry) Like a blog, insert images between paragraphs. Attach photos from your camera roll. ■ Secure Passcode Lock Protect your diary with a passcode. Supports Face ID and Touch ID for quick, secure access. ■ 22 Font Styles Change the look of your diary with 22 font styles, from cute to classic serif. (Some fonts are premium.) ■ Theme Colors and App Icons Choose from 19 theme colors, from cute to cool. You can also change the app icon. (Requires the latest iOS version.) ■ Data Export Export your diary as PDF, HTML, RTFD, or TXT files (premium service). Open them on a computer to reread your diary on a bigger screen, or print entries on paper. ■ Turn an Entry into an Image or PDF Save an entry as one image or a PDF to post to social media, send to family, or print. ■ Data Backup Back up your data to iCloud or your computer. RTFD export (premium service) lets you move your entries to your notes app or cloud storage. ■ iCloud Backup Back up your diary to iCloud and restore it on another device (premium service). It is a manual backup, not automatic sync: back up on your iPhone, then restore on your iPad. ■ Calendar and List Views Look back at your diary on a calendar or as a list. Tap a date to reread that day. ■ Tag Search Use the built-in search to find entries quickly. Write a tag such as "#travel" in the text, and searching for it brings up just those entries. ■ Font Settings Adjust text size, contrast, and line spacing. Great if you prefer larger text. ■ Reminders Set a reminder time and get a push notification, so you don't forget to write. ■ Multiple Entries Per Day Write one entry per day, or add several for memos, work records, or passing thoughts. Change an entry's date and time to write about past days. There is no limit on entry length. [Pricing] The core diary features are all free: entries, photos, passcode lock, search, and reminders. The free version shows ads. The premium service removes all ads and unlocks iCloud backup, data export, all theme colors, and all font styles. Premium is available as a monthly plan, a yearly plan, or a one-time purchase, all with the same features, and covers both your iPhone and iPad under the same Apple Account. [Your Data] Your diary is stored on your device and is not synced to the cloud automatically. To protect your data, use the premium iCloud backup or Apple's iPhone backup. There is no feature to publish your diary or share it with other users. To show someone an entry, turn it into an image and send it. A backup moves your data to a new iPhone. Data transfer to or from other operating systems is not supported. [Perfect For] ■ Students A secret diary for your day, your feelings, and your crushes. Writing out what you can't post online helps you feel lighter. ■ Parents Record your pregnancy and your baby's growth as a photo diary. Write several entries a day, and share special pages with family as images. ■ Anyone Who Wants to Keep a Record Travel journals, reading and movie notes, food diaries, dream journals, daily work logs, or your pet's growth. Simple Diary fits whatever you want to remember, one day at a time. [Help, Feedback] For help, go to "Help / FAQ" in the app settings. Still have questions? Tap "Feedback" on the settings screen to contact us for faster support. Terms of Use: https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html Privacy Policy: https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

Screenshots

ARAPPLI4 screens
Simple Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Diary at 78% against ARAPPLI's 32%. Simple Diary also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (908 vs 6). ARAPPLI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ARAPPLI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Diary has 908 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of ARAPPLI's written reviews are positive against 78% of Simple Diary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARAPPLI ships an update every 3 months, Simple Diary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ARAPPLI versus Simple Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARAPPLISimple Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.8 (908 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6908 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerarara inc.Komorebi Inc.

Customer experience

ARAPPLI

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative67.9%

Simple Diary

All ratings908 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

ARAPPLI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simple Diary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Some characters not displaying properly
  • Calendar dates not always accurate
  • Deleted entries not recoverable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Automatic iCloud/Google Drive sync
  • More font and theme customization options
  • Video recording and embedding
  • Ability to add tags or categories to entries
  • One-tap access to previous day's entry

In-app purchases

None

ARAPPLI

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Service (Lifetime)$69.99

Questions

Is ARAPPLI free?
ARAPPLI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Diary free?
Simple Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARAPPLI or Simple Diary?
Simple Diary is rated higher. ARAPPLI averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Simple Diary averages 4.8 from 908 ratings.
Do ARAPPLI or Simple Diary have ads?
Simple Diary shows ads; ARAPPLI does not.
Which is updated more often, ARAPPLI or Simple Diary?
ARAPPLI ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Diary every 2 months. Most recently, ARAPPLI was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simple Diary on October 29, 2026.

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